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Cecile Licad: Keys to the Sublime

In September, music aficionados all over the world celebrate National Piano Month. This time, we give tribute to the ladies and gentlemen whose nimble fingers, sharp ears for rhythm and melody and hearts ablaze with passion bring to life beautiful musical maestros â€” one of whom is internationally recognized Filipino…

Panuelo: Lisa de Leon – Zayco unveils new mosaic exhibit

For the empowered woman like homegrown artist Lisa de Leon - Zayco, nothing is impossible. For this artist who waited a full 27 years before finally embracing the artistry in her that could no longer be ignored, this empowerment is made whole and shared with every piece, tile and color…

Five F&W tips and inspirations for Filipina fashionistas

Ladies residing in the tropics know the feeling all too well.Â When the cooler months start rolling in, they often find themselves in sheer envy of their temperate-weather counterpartsÂ who enjoy the full range of fall and winter fashion. While fashionistas in this part of the world might feel a little left…

Family matters: Manila’s most successful scions

Running aÂ family business is complicated. For parents, it's a challengeÂ to straddle the fine line between parenthood and mentorship, andÂ for children â€” the heirs and heiresses of the family empire â€” they'll find that growing up and coming of age go way beyond the typical range of adolescent and young adult…

National Grandparents Day with PeopleAsia

When you were little, they might have secretly let you stay up late and sneaked you some sweets under the table. As a teenager, they might have helped you negotiate your weekend curfew and padded your allowance. And as an adult, perhaps you've foundÂ yourselfÂ where yourÂ lolaÂ andÂ loloÂ once were, understanding what life had…

James Reid has the #BodyoftheCentury

In a function room filled to its capacity with a sufficiently titilated audience at the Makati Shangri-La, Manila, Century Tuna officially introduced its newest addition to its rock-hard roster of superbods that includes Anne Curtis and Derek Ramsay. The event was graced by Century Tuna general manager Greg Banzon and…

LeÃ³n Gallery’s Two Navels: What is Filipino?

LeÃ³n Gallery's Two Navels: Deciphering the Identity of Filipino Art and Artists What makes a Filipino artist? Is it the fact that he/she is of Filipino descent, or is it the style and subject? These questions have concerned the country's artists and critics for decades. For people like Nick…

A Cure for Wanderlust: The Great Singapore Airlines – BDO Getaway

An Asian proverb wisely reminds us that itâ€™s â€œbetter to see something once, than to hear about it a thousand times.â€Â Traveling the world, indeed, is an enriching experience for the soul and mind, one that cannot be substituted simply by listening to and looking at othersâ€™ tales and pictures of…

Making a Marriage: Insights and practical tips on how to nurture a healthy marriage

In this rare opportunity, veteran columnist Lourdes â€œDeedeeâ€ M. Siytangco, known to many as a close friend and spokesperson ofÂ the late President Corazon Aquino, and lawyer Rene Puno,Â managing partner of Zulueta, Puno and Associates, and active member of the Married Life Apostolate of the St. James Catholic Renewal Movement…

Make your way to the Makansutra Hawkers of heritage street food

Do you live to eat, or eat to live? Singaporean company Makasuntra believes that itâ€™s the former; there are countless, delicious things to chomp on, bite into and make you say â€œYum! Another serving of that, please. And no sharing this time!â€ Life to them is all about finding happiness…